OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma (October 26, 2024) – The National Governing Body of Softball in the United States is excited to welcome Council Members and guests from across the nation to Oklahoma City for the 93rd USA Softball Annual Council Meeting. Administrators, players and tournament hosts will participate in a series of meetings slated for Oct. 26 – 30 to evaluate the needs of the organization, award 2024 Hall of Fame inductees and discuss proposed rule and code changes for all divisions of USA Softball.
Kicking off the five-day event later this evening is the 43rd Annual National Softball Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony where USA Softball will honor the nine inductees in the Hall of Fame Class of 2024, including meritorious fast pitch players Charlie Richard and Pete Sandman; standout umpire Michael Wolf; coaching legend Don Cooper; slow pitch greats Mike Bolen, Cheryl Trapnell, Jody Trimmer, and Andrew Young lll, as well as, the Peterbilt/Pay N Pak softball team. Prior to the ceremony, a Hall of Fame Reception will take place alongside a Raffle to benefit the National Softball Hall of Fame and Museum in which a pop-up exhibit will be displayed for guests to view artifacts and plans for future renovations. Following the Induction Ceremony will be the announcement of the 2025 National Hall of Fame Inductees, which will be voted on by the Hall of Fame Selection Committee earlier in the day.
The first General Council Session will take place on Sunday, Oct. 27 where all Council Members and guests will hear from USA Softball President Dave Devine (USA Softball of Dallas/Fort Worth Commissioner) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Craig Cress on the state of USA Softball. Additionally, Council Members will have the opportunity to review all Rule and Code Proposals for the 2025 season before casting their votes on Tuesday, Oct. 29.
Happening on Monday, Oct. 28 is the annual Trade Show which will feature various exhibits and groups from across the county, such as cities bidding on USA Softball National Championships, equipment manufacturers, softball suppliers as well as additional services, products, and sponsors.
Rolling into Tuesday, Oct. 29, the Wilson Awards Luncheon will recognize 2024 National Championship host sites while also honoring various USA Softball Council Members for achievements such as “Years of Service”. Following the Luncheon will be the final General Council Session as all Rule and Procedural Code changes will be announced. USA Softball Council Members will also decide which cities will host 2026 National Championships.
Closing out the 2024 Annual Council Meeting will be the Board of Directors Meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 30. For more information on the 2024 USA Softball Annual Meeting, visit USASoftball.com.